East Memphis Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A large stone building with a green roof, arched windows, and a central entrance.
An art gallery with framed pictures on the walls and mannequins dressed in historical clothing.
A large stone mansion with a green roof and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious room with wooden parquet flooring, a white fireplace, a chandelier, and large windows with artwork on the walls.
The exterior of the Memphis Pink Palace Museum and Planetarium with a brick facade, large windows, and a landscaped area with pink flowers.

Stay near popular East Memphis attractions

The University of Memphis building with a signboard.

University of Memphis

8.2/10 (1,564 reviews)
Explore the campus of University of Memphis as part of your travels around Memphis. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Activities

Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum

Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum

AU$20
per adult
Memphis Grizzlies Basketball Game at FedExForum
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise

AU$137
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Guided Memphis City Tour that includes Riverboat Cruise
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music

AU$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Memphis: Stax Museum of American Soul Music
Memphis 1 hour Horseback Trail Ride

Memphis 1 hour Horseback Trail Ride

AU$115
per adult
Memphis 1 hour Horseback Trail Ride
Memphis Mojo Music Bus Tour

Memphis Mojo Bus Tour

AU$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Memphis Mojo Bus Tour
Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour

Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour

AU$86
per adult
Memphis Hop On and Hop Off Tour
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Our pick of the best East Memphis Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis

4 out of 5
5069 Sanderlin Ave Memphis TN
The price is AU$198 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$198
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Memphis
Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar

Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar

2.5 out of 5
5320 Poplar Ave Memphis TN
The price is AU$154 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$154
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"It was a nice stay. I have stayed there before and actually had the same one issue. Just one issue. Well, this time it was my husband who experienced it. Regulating the water in the shower. It was not consistent and you could get scalded trying to turn the hot water down without it going to a straight ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar
Hu. Hotel

Hu. Hotel

3.5 out of 5
79 Madison Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$166 per night from 26 Nov to 27 Nov
AU$166
26 Nov - 27 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very good! (2,462 reviews)
"The staff was exceptional. I enjoyed the breakfast, and the roof top over looking the water was breath taking."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2026

Hu. Hotel
The Peabody Memphis

The Peabody Memphis

5 out of 5
149 Union Avenue Memphis TN
The price is AU$373 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$373
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Beale Street and FedExForum are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"A charming hotel with a real sense of history"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

The Peabody Memphis
Big Cypress Lodge

Big Cypress Lodge

5 out of 5
1 Bass Pro Drive Memphis TN
The price is AU$418 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
AU$418
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Memphis. Enjoy 2 restaurants, private hot tubs and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
Big Cypress Lodge
Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis

4 out of 5
33 BEALE STREET Memphis TN
The price is AU$245 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$245
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Memphis. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,987 reviews)
"Nice friendly staff that will greet you. Lobby area very clean. Nice rooms cool shower. Bed was comfortable. Nice bar only bad thing was the rooftop was closed when i went big let down. Walking distance to beale street and civil rights museum and other attractions"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
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Our guide on where to stay in East Memphis

Find the best East Memphis areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street lined with neon signs and a crowd of people walking.

Downtown Memphis

Downtown Memphis is a destination visitors seek out for its ample dining options, fascinating museums and great live music. You might also want to check out attractions like Statue of Elvis or Orpheum Theatre while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

A neon-lit street with signs for restaurants and clubs.

Midtown

Theatres, live music and museums are some highlights of Midtown. Make a stop by Minglewood Hall or Memphis Brooks Museum of Art while you're exploring.

A garden with a plaque about Graceland, a historic site built in 1939.

Whitehaven

The ample dining options and great live music are top of the list for many visitors to Whitehaven. A stop by Graceland or Southland Mall might round out your trip.

A cityscape with a prominent bridge, a river, and a large building with a unique architectural design.

Southwind

Southwind is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Mike Rose Soccer Complex or TPC Southwind.

A theater with a marquee advertising a live performance by Nick Black.

South Memphis

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in South Memphis. You might want to make time for a stop at Mason Temple or Stax Museum of American Soul Music.

East Memphis Travel Guide

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